Highways Site Engineer

Carrington West; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the highways sector is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to oversee the delivery of highways works in the Midlands. The role offers a salary of up to £50,000, focusing on safety and quality standards, and allows for career progression within the company. Key requirements include significant highways project experience and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven setting out experience on civil engineering or highways projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and quality standards in highways construction.

Responsibilities

• Setting out for highways works in line with design.
• Supporting the Site Manager and Project Manager.
• Ensuring works are carried out safely and on time.
• Managing site documentation and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Preparing progress reports and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Experience on National Highways schemes

Setting out on civil engineering projects

Knowledge of health, safety, and quality standards

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS Black or Gold card

SMSTS or SSSTS certification

Job description

Job Title: Site Engineer - Highways

Location: Midlands

Salary: Up to £50,000 + benefits

Overview

My client is seeking an experienced Highways Site Engineer to support the delivery of works on a highways framework across the Midlands region. This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term career development within a well-established contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out for highways works in line with design and project specifications.
• Supporting the Site Manager and Project Manager in the day‑to‑day running of sites.
• Ensuring works are carried out safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
• Managing site documentation, including ITPs, check sheets, and as‑built records.
• Coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, and the client to ensure smooth delivery.
• Supporting the preparation of progress reports and maintaining accurate records.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience working on National Highways schemes is highly desirable.
• Proven setting out experience on civil engineering or highways projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent qualification) is preferred.
• CSCS Black or Gold card is essential.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and quality standards in highways construction.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Package

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• Benefits package and career progression opportunities within a growing business.

FOOTNOTE

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on 023 9431 4917 or email [e-mail] for more information.

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